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TOP 10 web sites on Autism
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- Inspirational
Quotes :
... by famous people with
learning disabilities or differences...
- The Autism Society of
America is
the nation’s premiere autism resource. It’s a chapter
and member-based organization, which means you can join
up and get involved at the local level. Start here for a
good, unbiased introduction to autism, including
information on diagnosis, treatment, and much
more.
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Many pediatricians
know very little about
autism. First
Signs is dedicated to
changing all that. Explore this site if you
suspect your very young child may be Autistic.
Share their information with your
pediatrician. Then come back from more
information about Early Intervention and
optimal treatments
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- Autismlink is intended to be a
clearinghouse of autism information. You’ll find
information about local service providers in your area;
information and links about all different types of
therapy; chats; forums; and an event calendar including
autism workshops, programs and conferences all over the
country.
- Online Asperger Syndrome Information
& Support (also known as OASIS) is the
definitive resource for Asperger’s Syndrome. It’s been
growing since 1995, and includes and incredible range of
resources and information. Be sure to check out the
relatively new OASIS book, also a terrific resource to
have on hand.
- If you’re interested
supporting research and advocacy for autism,
Autism
Speaks is
a good place to start. Autism Speaks recently merged
with the National Association for autism Research,
and it’s funded in part by the Chairman of
NBC.
- This is the only personal
website on the list. It belongs to Tammy Glaser, a homeschooling parent of an
autistic daughter. I included it as a window into the
world of an inspirational family who have done an
extraordinary job -- not only for their own child, but
for the autism community.
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